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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Yolland say he would be if he'd not joined the army in Act 2, Scene 1?

2. Where did Yolland's father get him a job?

3. Who had asked Manus to write to her sister in Act 1?

4. Who does Owen say are the best fishermen out there?

5. What is the salary Manus is offered at the new hedge school in Act 2, Scene 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where is Hugh in the beginning of Act 1? How does the reader find this out? What does this lead Manus to do?

2. What happens in Act 2 that leads up to Yolland realizing Owen's real name?

3. Discuss Sarah's relationship to the theme of language in the play.

4. What do we know of Doalty's behavior and recent actions based upon his entrance in Act 1?

5. How do Owen and Yolland go about the name changes in Act 2?

6. What does Yolland tell Owen about Maire in Act 2?

7. What interaction occurs between Manus and Maire regarding last night in Act 1?

8. What good news does Manus share when he returns in Act 2? What happens immediately following this with Maire?

9. How does Yolland feel about his alienation in Ireland? How does Owen placate this?

10. What does Yolland ask Owen about his living in Ireland in Act 2? What is Owen's initial response?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the characters of Manus and Owen. How are these brothers different? How are they similar?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the theme of tradition in Translations. How are tradition and change represented? How are they viewed by Friel?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the importance of the setting in Translations. How is this time and place inherent in the play's plot and themes?

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